‘Papa, main chaurahe par tha’: Bhopal man dies after speeding Thar rams car in Goa; locals allege seat swap to shield accused
Times of India
by TNNFebruary 25, 2026
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A 65-year-old tourist from Bhopal tragically lost his life in a road accident in Goa when a speeding Mahindra Thar SUV collided with his Hyundai i20 at the Happy Bar junction in Assagao. The incident occurred on Monday, leaving Bhagat Ram Sharma dead at the scene. Two other occupants of the car sustained minor injuries and were hospitalized, while an infant in the vehicle escaped unharmed but was kept under medical observation as a precaution.
Eyewitnesses reported that immediately after the collision, the SUV’s occupants appeared to switch seats, raising suspicions among locals that they were attempting to shield the actual driver from accountability. Social media videos allegedly showing a male occupant of the Thar speaking on the phone and muttering, “Papa, I was at the intersection,” have fueled these allegations. The footage also reveals significant damage to both vehicles, with the Hyundai i20’s side completely crushed.
The police have seized the SUV and filed a case for rash and negligent driving causing death. Investigators are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the junction, forensic evidence, and witness accounts to determine who was behind the wheel
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/25/2026